worth mentioning that tengyue is a good base but the real budget move is using it as a launch point for the smaller villages around mangshi and longling. buses from the main station run hourly in the...

yeah the guide is pretty complete, one thing i'd throw in: if u're landing with a big suitcase or two, the pajaritos metro transfer can be a pain, the elevators are hit or miss and the stairs are brut...

also if ur there on a sunday the esplanade turns into this big family hangout with kids flying kites and vendors selling grilled corn, real chill way to end the trip. and for the botanical garden, bri...

i'll second the walk don't bus thing, but here's my real tip: skip the cathedral rooftop entirely and go to the palazzo's courtyard instead, it's free and you get the same vibe without the queue. then...

one thing that gets overlooked is the fruit chaat near the main bus stand, the guy sets up around 4pm and charges PKR 80 for a bowl with seasonal fruit and chaat masala, perfect snack before heading t...